By Hillary Hatch, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Have you visited the redesigned SSA.gov yet?  In December 2022, we updated our homepage with a new design to help you find what you need more easily. “SSA.gov is visited by over 180 million people per year and it is one of our most important tools for providing efficient and equitable access to service,” said Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of … Continue reading Social Security launches redesigned website at SSA.gov

By Hillary Hatch, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Questions and Answers Question: How can I get a copy of my Social Security Statement? Answer: You can get your personal Social Security Statement online by using your personal  my Social Security  account. If you don’t yet have an account, you can easily create one. Your online Statement gives you secure and convenient access to your earnings … Continue reading Social Security Q&A Part 35

By Hillary Hatch, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Do you know how to spot a government imposter scam?  Knowing how to identify potential scammers will help safeguard your personal information. There are common elements to many of these scams.  Scammers often exploit fears and threaten you with arrest or legal action.  Scammers also pose as Social Security or other government employees and claim there’s a … Continue reading Slam the Scam: How to spot government imposters

By Hillary Hatch, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Are you eligible for Social Security retirement benefits or already receiving them?  Did you know that you can also receive healthy meals and other nutrition services through the National Senior Nutrition Program?  Local meal programs in communities across the country are waiting to serve you. As we age, we have different needs, different ways we take care of … Continue reading Stay healthy and independent with the Senior Nutrition Program

By Hillary Hatch, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist March is Women’s History Month.  It is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the achievements of women.  Social Security provides vital benefits and financial protection for women. Nearly 55% of the people receiving Social Security benefits are women.  Today, more women work, pay Social Security taxes, and earn credit toward monthly retirement income than at any other … Continue reading Social Security celebrates Women’s History Month

By Hillary Hatch, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Question: I am expecting a child and will be out of work for six months. Can I qualify for short-term disability? Answer: No. Social Security pays only for total disability — conditions that render you unable to work and are expected to last for at least a year or end in death. No benefits are payable for … Continue reading Social Security Q&A Part 34

By Hillary Hatch, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Scams to steal your personal information are at an all-time high. The need to safeguard important personal documents such as your Social Security card continues to be very important. A Social Security card is not an identification document. In many situations, you only need to know your Social Security number (SSN). Your physical card is not necessary … Continue reading Social Security cards are safer at home

By Hillary Hatch, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program helps support many American families. As we celebrate 50 years of SSI, it is a great time to briefly share the history of SSI and information on how to apply. On October 30, 1972, President Nixon signed SSI into law. In January 1974, we began paying SSI to people who met … Continue reading SSI: 50 years of financial security

By Hillary Hatch, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Effective October 2022, you can self-select your sex on your Social Security number (SSN) record. “The Social Security Administration’s Equity Action Plan includes a commitment to decrease administrative burdens and ensure people who identify as gender diverse or transgender have options in the Social Security Number card application process,” said Acting Commissioner of Social Security, Kilolo Kijakazi. … Continue reading New: self-attestation of sex marker in Social Security records

By Hillary Hatch, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist If you did not apply for Medicare Part B (medical insurance) within three months before or after turning age 65, you have another chance each year during the General Enrollment Period. The period runs from January 1 to March 31 every year. If you don’t enroll in Part B when you’re first eligible for it, you may … Continue reading General enrollment period for Medicare Part B